Cap



1, 1942. i, H. LIEDr-:RMAN i y y 303,850

CAP'

Filed sept. 9,- 1939 ffyf Patented Dec. 1, 1942 Mirti Tsar cries 1Claim.

The present invention relates to an improvement in caps having ear muifsassociated therewith. 'Ihe principal purpose of the invention is toprovide a cap and ear muff combination embodying a novel and moresatisfactory means for rotatably attaching the ear muifs to the cap thanheretofore employed.

The present invention contemplates a combination of this character,wherein the cap is provided with a cap band of stiiening material towhich are riveted the means for attaching the ear muifs. Each meansconsists of two metal plates with overlapping ends, a piece of leatheror fabric overlying said metal plates on the side of the plates oppositeto the cap band, said metal plates and covering being riveted to saidcap band. The ear muffs are attached to the cap by a rivet extendingthrough the overlapping ends of said metal plates and a metal plateprovided on the ear muif itself.

By this construction the wearing quality of the combination issubstantially increased, as the leather or fabric covering placed overthe metal plate prevents the latter from wearing through the lining ofthe cap. The two piece metal plate construction imparts a flexibility tothe means for joining the ear muffs to the cap that results in a morecomfortable cap for the wearer.

The features and advantages of the present invention will appear morefully as the description proceeds, reference being had to theaccompanying drawing wherein a preferred form of the invention is shown.It is to be understood, however, th'at the drawing and description areillustrative only and are not to be taken as limiting the inventionexcept insofar as it is limited by the claim.

In the drawing, Fig. 1 is a general view of the combination;

Fig. 2 shows a section of the side of the cap with the lining removed,illustrating in detail the means for attaching the ear muffs to the cap;

Fig. 3 is a sectional view along the line 3-3 of Fig. 2, and

Fig. 4 is a sectional view along the line 4-4 of Fig. 2.

Referring now to the drawing, the present invention consists of a cap 5with attached ear muffs 6. Fig. 2 shows the cap material 8, and a capband 9 to which is riveted metal plates II and I2 by means of rivets I4and I5. A leather or fabric covering I3 is shown in position over themetal plates II and I2, the covering being held in position by therivets I4 and I5. The ear muifs are attached to the metal plates, thecap material and cap band intervening, by a rivet I6 extending throughthe overlapping ends of the metal plates II and I2 and a metal plate 20attached to the ear muifs. The above mentioned flexibility is obtainedby the pivoted r'elationship of the overlapping ends of the two metalplates, the rivet I6 being the pivotal element. A cap lining 2| isprovided throughout the interior of the cap.

By this construction the wearing quality of the combination issubstantially increased, as the leather or fabric covering placed overthe metal plates prevents the latter from wearing through the lining ofth'e cap. Increased wearing comfort is obtained from the flexible natureof the ear muff mounting means.

From the foregoing description it is believed that the construction ofthe present invention will be readily apparent to those skilled in thisart.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire tosecure by Letters Patent is:

Means for attaching ear muffs to a cap having an internal band, saidmeans comprising a pair of stiff plates having adjacent ends overlappedand the opposed ends secured to said band, and an element extendingthrough said overlapped plate ends, band and cap and providing a pivotalconnection with an ear muli' externally of th'e cap.

HARRY LIEDERMAN.

